Creepy and unsettling. This book is filled with mystery and intrigue. And it has some serious haunted house vibes.

Vivid details make for a very dark and macabre story. The atmospheric elements were well presented. And I do think that this book did a good job of addressing some of the bigotry that LGBTQIA+ people face.

This book is unique in that it is told from the point of view of a dog. Cute and witchy with humans and animals working together to either achieve or disrupt sinister happenings.

I really wanted to love this one—I even intentionally saved it for spooky season—but I just didn't love it the way that I had hoped. I liked that the characters were diverse, and the premise of the book held a lot of promise. I even generally liked the ending.

Oh—my—gods! I loved this book so much. It was impossible to put down—and when I did manage to pry myself away, I kept thinking about it and wanting it. And, even as I was reading, I kept dreading the inevitable moment it would be over. Now that it is over, I'm wondering how long I should wait until I read it again.

It is no surprise that this book has withstood the test of time. It is such a great classic.

Dark and weird, twisted and disturbing. This graphic novel is a brutal exploration of the underbelly of wellness culture. There is a lot of subtext to unpack. Fast paced and thought provoking. Great narrative art that propels the story and mirrors the horror of the events.

The use of suspense and tension in this book is masterful. I was on the edge of my seat throughout. There are even some deep and thought-provoking moments. And I admittedly love it when a book makes me think and wonder.

This felt like a pretty standard horror movie in many ways (and upon checking, I see that it has indeed been adapted to screen).

Great use of language. Vivid details create an atmospheric story that is booth eerie and educational. You get to learn about different Halloween customs as you follow a group of boys as they attempt to save their friend on Halloween night.

A good book with a very interesting premise. Great character diversity and solid writing. There was even a good twist at the end.

Underwhelming. I used to love the X-Files on television, so I was looking forward to this read. Unfortunately it didn't wow or engage me. It felt slow and dry. And whereas most books will appeal to a broad audience, outside of the “target” audience, this book feels like it's heavily targeted towards men.